{"product_id":"brief-history-of-ancient-astrology-9781405110747","title":"Brief History of Ancient Astrology","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Ancient Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the relevance of ancient astrology today.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Beck\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor at the University Toronto. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire\u003c\/i\u003e (2006).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50849768702226,"sku":"9781405110747","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_123f770c-8d8b-49fb-b0ae-cbb049b045c3.jpg?v=1737401786","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/brief-history-of-ancient-astrology-9781405110747","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}